April 1969 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 1969
Wednesday, April 2, 1:45 p.m.
Moon in Libra
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in April 1969
Wednesday, April 16, 1:16 p.m.
Moon in Aries
All times are Eastern Time: UTC-5 through April 26, UTC-4 from April 27. Full moon: Wednesday, April 2, 6:45 p.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, April 16, 6:16 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in April 1969: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
April 1969 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 1969
- Penumbral lunar eclipseWednesday, April 2, 1:32 p.m. Libra
- Full moonWednesday, April 2, 1:45 p.m. Libra
- Last quarterWednesday, April 9, 8:58 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonWednesday, April 16, 1:16 p.m. Aries
- First quarterThursday, April 24, 2:45 p.m. Leo
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
April 1969 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Virgo |
| 2Wed | Full moon1:45 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Libra |
| 3Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Libra |
| 4Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Scorpio |
| 5Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Scorpio |
| 6Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Sagittarius |
| 7Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Sagittarius |
| 8Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 60% | 60% | Capricorn |
| 9Wed | Last quarter8:58 a.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Capricorn |
| 10Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Aquarius |
| 11Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Aquarius |
| 12Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Pisces |
| 13Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 10% | 10% | Pisces |
| 14Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Pisces |
| 15Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Aries |
| 16Wed | New moon1:16 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 17Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 18Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Taurus |
| 19Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Gemini |
| 20Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 15% | 15% | Gemini |
| 21Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Gemini |
| 22Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 31% | 31% | Cancer |
| 23Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Cancer |
| 24Thu | First quarter2:45 p.m.Illumination 49% | 49% | Leo |
| 25Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Leo |
| 26Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 68% | 68% | Leo |
| 27Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 77% | 77% | Virgo |
| 28Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 85% | 85% | Virgo |
| 29Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 30Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Libra |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in April 1969?
The full moon in April 1969 is on Wednesday, April 2 at 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, April 2 at 1:32 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in April 1969?
The new moon in April 1969 is on Wednesday, April 16 at 1:16 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in April 1969?
Quarter moons in April 1969: last quarter on Wednesday, April 9 at 8:58 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, April 24 at 2:45 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in April 1969?
In April 1969 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1 and April 17–30. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in April 1969?
In April 1969 the Moon is waning on these days: April 3–15. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in April 1969?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Wednesday, April 2 at 1:32 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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